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John Deere 450B vs John Deere 450C
Verdict: John Deere 450B vs John Deere 450C
The John Deere 450B and the John Deere 450C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. John Deere 450B is the lighter machine (5,307 kg vs 14,170 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 450C is the newer design (1974 vs 1970). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
70 hp
70 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Two speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference
Two speeds, plus reverse, in four ranges.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Variants
450B
crawlerReference
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450B CL
crawler-loaderReference
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450C
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crawlerReference
450C CL
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crawler-loaderReference
Engine
Fuel tank
117.3 LReference
117.3 LReference
Engine (gross)
52.2 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Engine (net)
48.5 kWReference
48.5 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
33.9 kWReference
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Displacement
3.6 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 110 mmReference
102 x 110 mmReference
Power (net)
48.5 kWReference
48.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
52.2 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
16.7:1Reference
16.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Idle RPM
800-2650Reference
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Operating RPM
1500-2500Reference
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Torque
223.1 NmReference
241.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
30.3 LReference
30.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
15.1 LReference
15.1 LReference
Transmission
Type
partial power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
279mm mechanical dry discReference
279mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pump flow
87.1 lpmReference
87.1 lpmReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Pressure
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120.7 barReference
Dimensions
Weight
5307 kgReference
14170 to 14650 poundsReference
Length
277 cmReference
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6405 dozer length
360 cmReference
360 cmReference
6410 dozer length
377 cmReference
377 cmReference
6415 dozer length
347 cmReference
347 cmReference
Height (hood)
144 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
226 cmReference
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Operating weight
5307 kgReference
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Ground clearance
36 cmReference
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Gauge
132 cmReference
132 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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243 cmReference
Operating
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6645 kgReference
John Deere 450B attachments
450B Serial Numbers
1970
117588Reference
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1971
121124Reference
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1972
138714Reference
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1973
142295Reference
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1974
164047Reference
191829Reference
1975
185799Reference
219516Reference
1976
207556Reference
240368Reference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
90Reference
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John Deere 450B Tracks
Width
172 cmReference
40 cmReference
Length on ground
184 cmReference
184 cmReference
Area on ground
1.7 m²Reference
1.5 m²Reference
Ground pressure
0.4 barReference
0.4 barReference
John Deere 450C attachments
450C Serial Numbers
1977
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261218Reference
1978
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287195Reference
1979
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313948Reference
1980
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340910Reference
1981
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355421Reference
1982
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372282Reference
1983
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389143Reference
John Deere 450C Tracks
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.